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The best road cycling routes around Ards

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In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of road biking routes around Ards to bring you the best rides in the region. To find the one which is right for you, click on any of the Tours to see a full breakdown of its details including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos shared by other members of the Komoot community.

Last updated: October 15, 2025

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1. Strangford Loagh loop from Newtownards - Strangford & Lecale

82.2km

03:34

550m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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2. Bike Path to Belfast – Peartree Hill Path loop from Comber

29.0km

01:12

130m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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3. Kilmood Church – Bike Path to Belfast loop from Balloo

38.9km

01:35

210m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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4. Ballycopeland Windmill – Donaghadee Lighthouse loop from Rubane

71.1km

02:57

280m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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5. Donaghadee Lighthouse – The Lane Coffee Hut loop from Greyabbey

66.5km

02:52

300m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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6. Picnic Café – View of Portaferry Harbor loop from Saintfield

120km

05:01

720m

Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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7. Donaghadee Lighthouse – View of Portaferry Harbor loop from Rubane

89.1km

03:41

410m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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8. Ballycopeland Windmill loop from Greyabbey

52.5km

02:14

240m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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9. Views at Strickies – Ballycopeland Windmill loop from Donaghadee

37.3km

01:33

180m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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10. Helen's Bay Beach – Donaghadee Lighthouse loop from Donaghadee

53.2km

02:29

420m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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The best road cycling routes around Ards

1. Strangford Loagh loop from Newtownards - Strangford & Lecale

2. Bike Path to Belfast – Peartree Hill Path loop from Comber

3. Kilmood Church – Bike Path to Belfast loop from Balloo

4. Ballycopeland Windmill – Donaghadee Lighthouse loop from Rubane

5. Donaghadee Lighthouse – The Lane Coffee Hut loop from Greyabbey

6. Picnic Café – View of Portaferry Harbor loop from Saintfield

7. Donaghadee Lighthouse – View of Portaferry Harbor loop from Rubane

8. Ballycopeland Windmill loop from Greyabbey

9. Views at Strickies – Ballycopeland Windmill loop from Donaghadee

10. Helen's Bay Beach – Donaghadee Lighthouse loop from Donaghadee

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